Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Charity shop lamp and the Garden

First of all I am alive...... I have been rather busy and did not have anything worth posting I hope you all forgive me. We have been enjoying the last of the summer weather and a lot of time in the park hitting the tarmac on skates so far I have managed to get out every day and embrace the sunshine. Little man is coping ok in his new bed so we are all back on form, this also means mummy creative time in the evening. We spent a few days in Scarborough this week with family and friends and not to mention some adult conversation which I miss so much. On the way home today I popped into a newly opened charity shop and found a free standing lamp. I have been searching high and low for one of these but nothing really cropped up.

This little treasure only cost me £25 which I think was a bargain, most free standing lamps these days are either chrome or too modern looking. What also caught my eye was the fact that she was off white with a hint of pink, Basically the exact same colour of the two Annie Sloan paints which I use frequently. I was so pleased that I didn't have to touch up or transform for once.

The lampshade is a little too small for this style of lamp but I am hoping to either create something or buy a lamp shade on Etsy. If any of my lovely followers have seen something which would look nice with the lamp let me know.

The perfect Annie Sloan match.

Check out the pop up tent...such a lovely feature to our front room.

On to the unfinished garden.

So the decking was complete and I then started on the bench, I mixed two cuprinol paints to achieve this very pale duck egg colour. Everything looked fab until the next day it rained, and the bench looked like someone had tipped Beer all over it. The only thing I think it could be is the original stain seeping through the wood.

I put fixed trellis up against the fence and painted it Country cream, I then added lights for a bit of sparkle. The garden is beyond being completed I have so many things to find in order to make it look cheerful for example plants, shrubs and a wishing well the list goes on.

I hope you are all well and putting your busy little minds into action I have a few things lined up for the weekend and yes it involves a paint brush!

Hello Amy thank you for your sweet compliment, the funny bit about the garden make over is that Annie Sloan has remained on the side panels of the decking so I should of stuck with it originally and ditched the Cuprinol.

You did well Tracy, for £25 ... you used to be able to pick these standard lamps up complete for a fiver, but charity shops soon get wise to what is being sought after! At least you don't have to get your paintbrush out, it looks fab! Enjoy your holiday weekend, Claire xxx

Yes Claire you are so right everything is much more pricey now in charity shops, I think because of the financial struggles that people are having they are turning to thrifting and the charities are cashing in, which isnt a bad thing what so ever it just makes finding a bargain that bit difficult. The paintbrush is ready to attack at any minute, have a great bank holiday Claire. x

Hi June yes he is very cute but cheeky with it he is pretty lazy when it comes to walking he loves his push chair and knocking things off the shelves as we cruise by. Thank you for your comment have a greak bank holiday. x

Ive got a bit of a thing for standard lamps at the moment! I've been really lucky to source several at the boot sales and luckily hubby can wire them all up for me. It's wonderful to get them in their old wooden state and transform them, a couple will be staying at home but the others are heading to the big MK Vintage & Handmade Fair with my stall Priddy Priddy.I think the fairy lights in the garden are lovely and will look fantstic come the darker nights, especially in the snowNickyx

Hello me dearie,The little lamp only cost a fiver from ebay. It runs from a battery, so no trailing wires. It is a bit teeny, but really cute. I'll try to send an ebay link.You look gorgeous in your garden. I love your sandals.I also love the jugs in your header. That sounds so wrong!Your lamp is fab. Your home looks like heaven to me. xxx

About Me

Welcome to my blog my name is Tracy I became a stay at home mum in 2011 and ever since then I have found a new love in our home.
My partner of 13 years and my son are a huge part of my life, we live in Manchester and enjoy city life.
My love for shabby chic has grown on me over the years and it was only this past year our home has changed dramatically. Being a stay at home mum means spending a lot of time looking at the four walls I wanted to make use of this time a challenge some creative energy into our new family home.
What we couldn't afford we have simply renovated and what I have not found I have simply made myself.
Your home say's more about you more than money ever will so enjoy putting your mark and love into everything you create.